Senior IP Legal Assistant – London
A highly regarded IP firm is looking to appoint a Senior IP Legal Assistant to join its central London office. Known for its technical excellence, the firm combines an impressive client portfolio with a supportive, partnership-led culture. With a collaborative atmosphere and strong infrastructure, this is an excellent environment for IP professionals seeking long-term progression and work of genuine quality.
This opportunity would suit someone with a background in patent or trade mark support, ideally with formal qualifications such as the CITMA certificate. The role involves working closely with fee earners across multiple practice areas, providing high-level legal administrative support across patent and trade mark matters. You will act as a senior member of the IP support team, contributing to mentoring and team cohesion as well as driving quality in service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide high-level legal support to fee earners across patent and trade mark portfolios
2. Liaise confidently with clients and foreign agents, handling queries and managing correspondence
3. Manage assignments, name and address changes and notarisation/legalisation of documents
4. Prepare and file official forms with the EPO, UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO
5. Produce accurate correspondence tailored to specific client requirements and delivery methods
6. Ma...